1.  Cuts in public spending mean that fewer people can go on to higher education.

2.  But lying in public means deceiving the voters and is a legitimate matter for scrutiny.

3.  Advertising on billboards, via leaflets or by other public means would remain illegal and be punishable by fines.

4.  It also refused to disqualify Ratsiraka, whom the mayor accused of violating the constitution and using public means in his campaign.